We want you for our 11th Battle of the Bands

Thursday

Jan 16, 2014 at 11:30 AM

The Repository's Battle of the Bands competition is now accepting applications.

It's time to be a rock star! The Repository's Battle of the Bands competition is now accepting applications. Now in its eleventh year, the annual rock and roll competition searches for talented high school students in Stark County. The Battle will rock the house on Saturday, March 1, 2014 at the Canton Palace Theatre in downtown Canton.

To participate in the 2014 Battle of the Bands, each prospective band must complete the online submission form at www.cantonrep.com/battle and upload two songs including one original and one cover song. There is no fee to apply. Each band member must be a full-time student in grades 9-12 with at least one member attending a Stark County school. The deadline for entry is January 31 at 5:00 p.m.

The Battle draws more than 1,000 attendees to cheer on each band finalist. Competing bands will be judged on entertainment value, overall sound, originality, overall performance and crowd reaction. The winning band will receive a prize package valued more than $500.

Local high school students are encouraged to enter the competition! For a complete list of entry details and competition rules, visit www.cantonrep.com/battle and follow the event on Facebook at www.facebook.com/repbattle.